Apple Prioritizes Photo Authenticity in New AI Editing Tools

The company's latest AI features aim to preserve reality in photos, contrasting with competitors' generative capabilities.

Apple's new 'Clean Up' feature in iOS 18.1 allows users to remove objects from photos, focusing on realistic edits.
Apple Intelligence, launching with the iOS update, emphasizes accuracy over fantasy in AI photo editing.
Craig Federighi highlighted Apple's commitment to maintaining photo authenticity, avoiding AI-generated additions.
Edited images are tagged as 'Modified with Clean Up' and include metadata to indicate alterations.
Apple's approach aligns with the Content Authenticity Initiative, promoting transparency in digital content.